Stucco Repair
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Stucco or render is a natural material made of an aggregate, a binder and water. Stucco is applied wet and hardens to a very dense solid. It is used as decorative coating for walls and ceilings and as a sculptural and artistic material in architecture. Stucco may be used to cover less visually appealing construction materials such as concrete, cinder block, or clay brick and adobe.
Stucco is a very durable finish material and durable surfaces available, with a typical life span of 50-80 years and the lowest annual maintenance cost.
Never Paint Stucco. Re-dashing is the correct repair
Most homeowners paint their stucco, since the cost of restuccoing (re-dashing) is more than just painting over the existing stucco. Less expensive upfront, painting causes significantly higher long-term maintenance costs and may even damage your home. Paint will seal all the pores and stops ventilation, which consequently seals moisture inside of your home. If your home is not “breathing”, mold can grow between the layers of your home.
We can help you to remove the existing paint and then to re-stucco the surface properly. The existing paint needs to be removed because the paint layer will prohibit proper bonding of a new stucco coat. Modern methods of redashing provide a product that lasts decades and far longer than any paint.
Re-dash consists of a single layer of cement, with colorant applied to cover and freshen the surface. Repairs are made to cracks and minor imperfections in the surface and then the new coat is applied. This will create a fresh look and keep with the integrity of the existing finish. For new texture a thicker coat is required.
Stucco Cracks
It is a normal way for stucco to experience some cracking. Small cracks do not require any maintenance or repair. The crack should be repaired if it exceeds 1/8 of an inch in width. Do not put caulk into the crack. Simply contact us so the proper resolution can be determined. Typically a larger crack can be broken back and patched or an expansion joint can be added.
Yearly Inspection and Cleaning of Stucco
Stucco should be inspected annually for holes, significant cracks, or separations. If stucco repairs are needed, it is important to have the repairs completed in a timely fashion to prevent damage to your home.
Wall Decoration
Should it be required to attach decorativ or other items to your stucco walls, it is important to hire a professional craftsman to ensure that the proper hardware fasteners are used.
The stucco installed to stop water penetration. A water-resistant membrane installed behind the stucco. It is important not to penetrate the stucco wall or the weather-resistant membrane with nails, screws, staples, or any other fastener.
Windows, Doors and Other Wall Penetrations
You may notice a small expansion gap at places where stucco meets windows, doors, dryer vent, or any other wall penetration. Such gaps are normal, but they can allow for excessive amounts of water to get past the stucco and therefore should be caulked on an annual basis.
More About Stucco:
- Stucco Composition
- Traditional Stucco
- Sculptural and Architectural Use
- Modern Stucco
- Applying Stucco
- Stucco Siding
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